This course is designed to expose
the student to the multiple roles and professional behavior expectations of the
physical therapist and gain insight into the importance of these roles in the
context of today’s health care system. This course will also introduce the
student to the role of patient examination with emphasis on tests and measures
related to palpation, goniometry, and muscle strength testing. This course is
concurrently taught with anatomy so students may apply knowledge of human
anatomy to a clinical environment. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DPT professional
program. Lect. 1, Lab. 4. Offered Summer Session only.

This course is designed to
instruct the student in patient examination and how to adapt the examination
process to the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integument and cardiopulmonary
systems in the context of health and disablement models. Examination components
of medical chart review, history taking, medical screening, and selecting and
administering culturally appropriate and age-related tests and measures will be
emphasized. Students will additionally learn how to document their findings.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in DPT Professional Program. Lecture, 3, Lab 4. Offered
Semester I.

PTS 611, Applied and Pathological Physiology, Revise Title.

PTS 712, Clinical Radiology, Revise Title.

PTS 799, Independent Study, 1-3 Credits. New Course.

Independent study of a special
topic or problem related to physical therapy examination, intervention,
diagnosis, outcome assessment or professional practice. Physical therapy
elective. Prerequisite: Enrollment in DPT Professional Program. Permission of
Instructor. Open to students after discussion with instructor. Repeatable for
credit – maximum 6. (Note: number subsequently changed
to 798)

5.Announcement:
School Health Education add-on licensure available in cohort, hybrid format
beginning Spring 2007 as a pilot. If it is successful, the dept plans to submit
a proposal for a certificate program.

6.Old
Business: None

7.New
Business: None

8.Meeting
adjourned at 4:05 pm. Next meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007